From July 31 to Aug. 4, Colorado State University welcomes a one-of-a-kind, international piano competition and festival that gives Northern Colorado the exciting opportunity to hear extraordinary pianists from around the world.

The University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Wes Kenney, will play two dance-inspired works this week: Edvard Grieg’s Symphonic Dances and Igor Stravinsky’s iconic Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring).

During last week's evening rehearsal, the stage of the University Theater was filled with students singing their hearts out in a musical about a pertinent political dystopia where citizens need to pay to use the toilet.

The Colorado State University Wind Symphony 2017-2018 season highlights the University’s commitment to excellence through the "State of" series. And on April 16, the group is performing the final installment of the series, "State of Imagination."